Block 479A Yishun St 42
479A Yishun St 42, Singapore 761479
Block 479A Yishun St 42 is an HDB block in Yishun, completed in 2019, with 167 dwelling units. Across 10 resales on record, 2-Room flats have recently resold around S$378k (S$727 psf, 47 sqm). The lease has approximately 94 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 479A Yishun St 42?
Block 479A Yishun St 42 is an HDB block in Yishun, completed in 2019, with 167 dwelling units.
- Town
- Yishun
- Planning area
- Yishun
- Completed
- 2019
- Storeys
- 14
- Total units
- 167
- Flat model
- 2-Room · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$378k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 94 years
What are resale prices at Block 479A Yishun St 42?
2-Room flats have recently resold around S$378k (S$727 psf), from 10 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Room | 7 | S$375,000recent | 47 sqm | S$741 psf |
| 3-Room | 3 | S$500,000recent | 67 sqm | S$693 psf |
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“Recent” medians use the latest transactions; for older blocks the all-time median spans 30+ years and understates today’s price. Source: HDB resale caveats, through Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 479A Yishun St 42 get?
Flats at Block 479A Yishun St 42 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,250/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.1% (from 9 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,250/mo
9 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.1%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$27,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Room | 8 | S$2,200/mo |
HDB subletting requires the flat owner to have met the 5-year Minimum Occupation Period (MOP), so the rental sample per block is small — treat the yield as indicative. Latest contract Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 479A Yishun St 42?
Block 479A Yishun St 42 has 10 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$380,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 2-Room | 13 TO 15 | 47 sqm | S$380,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 47 sqm | S$372,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 47 sqm | S$381,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 2-Room | 10 TO 12 | 47 sqm | S$368,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 67 sqm | S$518,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 2-Room | 13 TO 15 | 38 sqm | S$378,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 47 sqm | S$375,000 |
| May 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 47 sqm | S$340,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 sqm | S$500,000 |
What flat types are in Block 479A Yishun St 42?
Block 479A Yishun St 42 has 167 units, mostly 2-Room flats of the 2-Room / Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 479A Yishun St 42?
Block 479A Yishun St 42 is an HDB block in Yishun.
Block 479A Yishun St 42 is an HDB block located along Yishun St 42. The block is recorded as completed around 2019, with up to 14 storeys. It has an estimated 167 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 2-room and 3-room units.
The address is Block 479A Yishun St 42, Singapore 761479. It is part of District 27, Yishun / Sembawang, the Yishun planning area. The block falls within the North Region and the OCR market segment.
Nearby amenities include Junction 9 for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Yishun Park Hawker Centre for food options, and Nee Soon Link Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 479A Yishun St 42 from MRT and schools?
2 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- North View Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority365 m
- Huamin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority768 m
- Northbrooks Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Northland Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Yishun Town Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
- Northland Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
- Xishan Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
- Chongfu SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 479A Yishun St 42?
Buying a flat at Block 479A Yishun St 42 (~S$378k) needs about S$3,013/mo in income and S$1,419/mo in repayments, after S$5,940 stamp duty and a S$95k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$378k) — 25% downpayment (bank-loan basis), 25-year loan at 3.5% p.a. Rates as of May 2026. Run it for your own profile →
Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$5,940
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$95k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,419/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,013/mo
MSR/TDSR @ stress rate
First-time HDB buyers pay no Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) and may qualify for CPF Housing Grants of up to S$80,000+, which lower the cash required — these are not included above. An HDB concessionary loan also allows a smaller downpayment.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 479A Yishun St 42
How much does a 2-Room flat at Block 479A Yishun St 42 cost?⌄
2-Room flats at Block 479A Yishun St 42 have recently resold for a median of about S$378k (S$727 psf), from 10 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 479A Yishun St 42 by flat type?⌄
2-Room ≈ S$375k; 3-Room ≈ S$500k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 479A Yishun St 42 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 479A Yishun St 42 has about 94 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2019). That's a long runway, so CPF usage and bank financing are generally unrestricted. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 479A Yishun St 42?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 479A Yishun St 42 is about 7.1%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,250/mo against a resale price of about S$378k. HDB subletting requires the owner to have met the 5-year MOP, so the per-block sample is small — treat this as indicative.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 479A Yishun St 42?⌄
For a flat at about S$378k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,013/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,419/mo after a S$95k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 479A Yishun St 42?⌄
North View Primary School, Huamin Primary School are within 1 km of Block 479A Yishun St 42 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.